Are you finding the addition of fractions hard to solve in your Mathematical questions?
In this lesson…
You will see and learn the step-by-step method for the addition of fraction…
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A link for you to practice past exam questions on fractions is included at the end of this lesson.
Question on addition of fraction
Let’s take an example.
QUESTION
2\frac{1}{3} + \frac{10}{4}
1. Convert any mixed fraction to improper fraction
2\frac{1}{3} (mixed fraction)
CONVERTED
= \dfrac{7}{3} (improper fraction)
Therefore,
\dfrac{7}{3} + \dfrac{10}{4}
- See How To Convert Mixed Fraction To Improper Fraction
2. Find the LCM of the denominators
The LCM of 3 and 4
= 12
- See How To Find the LCM of Fractions in Mathematics
3. Write the LCM as your new denominator
\dfrac{}{12}
4. Divide the LCM by the old denominators
12 ÷ 3 = 4
12 ÷ 4 = 3
5. Multiply the answer by their numerator
4 × 7 = 28
3 × 10 = 30
6. Write the answers as new numerators
\dfrac{28+30}{12}
7. Add the new numerators
\dfrac{28+30}{12}
= \dfrac{58}{12}
8. Reduce to its lowest form
\dfrac{58}{12}
= \dfrac{29}{6}
- See How To Reduce Any Fraction To Its Lowest Form
Classwork
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